This is the first of three volumes written by a real expert in the field. This book will not only tell you how to invest in gold but gives you a complete knowledge of the precious metal, its history, the pitfalls of investment, including all the scams that you need to look out for as well as the many different products which are available to the serious investor. So whether you are interested in gold for its own sake or whether you are intending to add to or start a gold coin collection, you will find this a very helpful volume to put you on the right path. The author does not pull his punches: He not only tells you how to look out for fake gold but he also points out the pluses and minuses investing in various forms of paper gold as well as the various little tricks which both brokers and banks are so very fond of. This entire series of books on precious metals promises to be very straightforward and honest, unlike the many other similar products which are too often a very sterile account of gold, its prices etc. This book and the series will definitely help you to make the right investment decisions.